Games for Counseling & Therapy*

One of the most popular tools used in child psychotherapy The questions and directions in each set of cards include items that are not anxiety pro...

Help impulsive children think before they act Can be used as a diagnostic and a treatment tool Applicable in either home or classroom settings Age...

Participants enjoy learning how to cope with daily challenges This game teaches 9 different coping strategies Children will learn how to deal with...

Discuss anger and anger management with children  Cards feature prompts to reveal issues on children’s minds For 2-4 players Ages: 6-12 This card...

Fun way to teach empathy, communication skills, self-awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, self-management, and responsible decision-m...

Help children understand how other people think, feel, and act  Practice reading nonverbal cues For 2-4 players Ages: 8 and up Developed by Lawre...

Use these cards to facilitate discussion about coping skills Topics include sadness, conflicts, disappointments, anxiety, illness, and more In...

Helpful for children who tend to misread social cues Includes two decks of Feeling Cards, and one deck Bonus Cards Grades: 1-6 Feelings Detec...

A behavior modification program in a box! Players practice their ability to stay focused on a given task Multiple sets of cards are included ba...

Teach children muscle relaxation, deep breathing, and visualization to help relieve anxiety Includes two decks of 40 cards each For 2-5 players Gr...

Discuss different aspect of good behavior with children  Cards feature prompts to reveal issues on children’s minds For 2-4 players Ages: 6-12 Th...

Help children discuss and process their grief  Cards feature prompts to reveal issues on children’s minds For 2-4 players Ages: 6-12 This card ga...

Great tool for children with behavioral disorders, anxiety disorders, and depressive symptoms Help children develop a more positive attitude In...

Help adults build recovery skills for living addiction free Includes laminated game cards, calling cards, chips, reproducible handouts, and instru...

Discuss common problems children face when dealing with divorce Cards feature prompts to reveal issues on children’s minds For 2-4 players Ages: 6...

Discuss conflict resolution in a variety of common childhood situations Cards feature prompts to reveal issues on children’s minds For 2-4 players...

Help teens stop, think about their options, consider consequences of their behavior, and ultimately make better choices Topics: alcohol and drugs...

Help children learn important skills to help them worry less Created by Lawrence Shapiro, Ph.D. For 2-4 players Ages: 6-12 As players tr...

  Great tool for children with ADHD! This game addresses the importance self-control and impulse control during school, home, and after-school ac...